The 26th European Film Awards were presented on 7 December 2013 in Berlin, Germany.

The winners were selected by over 2,500 members of the European Film Academy.

On 28 October 2013, a special seven-member jury convened in Berlin and, based on the EFA Selection list, decided on the winners in the categories cinematography, editing, production design, costume design, composer and sound design.

[3] On 4 November 2013, nominations for documentary were announced.

The special documentary jury consist five members: Antonio Saura Despina Mouzaki, Claas Danielsen, Ally Derks and Jacques Laurent.